On-time, on-budget and in a wonderful facility - we could not be happier with our new building and the building experience shared with the Cord Construction team.
— Michael L. Moore, Columbia Pipe & Supply Co.
Cord Construction gave us more than expected, and I would highly recommend your organization to any customer considering similar services.
— Kris Smith, Rockford Register Star
Your office and field personnel as well as the work crews proved to be capable and willing to do whatever it took to get the project done while maintaining the store operation.
— Jeff Stabenow, Schnuck Markets, Inc.
CORD was professional at all times, provided alternatives when funding dictated and met all critical schedule dates.
— Karl Dundore, Belvedere USA
The Cord management team was hard-working, trustworthy, detail-orientated and dedicated to providing the Polo district with a quality product.
— Paul Tockstein, Polo Community Unit School District No. 222
From start to finish, you and your executive team were professional, knowledgeable and, best of all, responsive to our needs.
— Douglas Malmquist, Pepsi-Cola of Rockford
I choose to partner exclusively with Cord Construction for many reasons, including quality, a commitment to the timeline and customer service.
— Pam Olson, Anderson Packaging
Engaging Cord Construction turned out to be a very wise decision.
— Jim Stephen, Weber Stephen Products Co
I would not hesitate to contract Cord Construction Co. for future projects...I have the highest confidence in their organization on all levels.
— Nancy J. Ross, Panasonic
Your superintendent was easy to work with and was always flexible to discuss the project. My project management style requires all parties to be on the same page and in control at all times. To me, CORD has everything under control!
— Kevin Frye, Ring Container
Thoroughly enjoyed working with your superintendent and liked his attitude and demeanor.
— Clarence Heber, Ring Container
Your superintendent did an awesome job on our project. He really took ownership of the project and offered suggestions and improvements as if it was his own building.
— Wendy Holder, BE Aerospace
Accurate, timely delivery with crisis handled internally unless Owner needed to provide direction. Questions asked with supporting documents and clear presentation of the options. Weekly reporting and scheduling are better than most large GC firms. Great value and good people.
— Greg Orput, Orput Companies
What we liked the most about our overall experience was how CORD made considerations and adjustments to meet Goodwill's needs and their constant and effective ability to make critical changes.
— Sam Schmitz, Goodwill of Northern Illinois
This project was fast-track and hectic with hectic muliple changes in scope. CORD continued to provide us with support, flexibility and with a high level of expertise.
— Meg Farrell, Invensys Systems
CORD proved to be a professional and honest company to work with.
— Janet Korkmaz, CarX
This was a quality project with timely updates by friendly personnel.
— Alise Howlett, Swedish American Health System
CORD completes their high quality work on time and they do what they say
— Buzz Roeske, encompass Gas Group
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Rockford Health Systems Size
3401 N. Perryville Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
Building Use
Office
62,900 SF
CORD's Responsibility
Design / Builder
Key Points

Cord was selected as the design / builder by a developer for this 63,000 square foot three-story building that was to be home for Rockford Health Systems. The building was constructed utilizing a structural beam and column framing system with a joist and deck roof system.
The wall system is comprised of precast concrete architectural panels with a banded glass ribbon around the perimeter to allow for maximum natural light into the offices.The floor plan design is comprised of a central core accommodating elevators and washrooms that minimizes the square footage allocated to common area thus maximizing the total amount of rentable square footage.
Prior to beginning the project, Cord assisted the developer in evaluating the site development costs of several locations before a final site selection was made. Once a site was selected Cord and their project architect explored for the owner multiple exterior designs and differing exterior finishes from both esthetical and cost effective perspectives.
The last major decision impacting the quality of the internal environmental, initial cost and long term owner costs was, "what HVAC system" should be incorporated? In the final analysis it was decided to install a VAV system with a hot water loop and re-heat boxes. Cord then worked closely with the Owner/Developer to meet Rockford Health Systems interior logistical requirements as well as their fast-track needs.